Government Agencies Continue RFPs for Virtual Reality Technology

Austin, TX, November 2, 2016 (Newswire.com) - BidPrime, an Austin-based company, which provides real-time notification of new government bids and contract opportunities, has released an analysis on public sector acquisition of virtual reality and simulation technology solutions. The research disclosed that, starting with January 2014, the government bid and RFP activity has resulted in 2,905 applicable solicitations. Four U.S. regions are setting the pace in solicitations and acquisitions of this technology.

Stephen Hetzel, BidPrime’s Operations Officer and Co-Founder, discussed the findings, “As we’ve all witnessed over the years, many throughout the gaming, film making, military and other industries having realized the benefits of this technology. Now, many in the public sector, including law enforcement, are leveraging the power of virtual reality products.” Hetzel went on, “Our analysts’ collection of research and data authenticates that utilization of virtual reality and simulation technology is another path to improvements and cost savings for many in the public sector. The money saved and advances in more realistic training programs are two resourceful reasons for adoption.”

As we've all witnessed over the years, many throughout the gaming, film making, military and other industries having realized the benefits of this technology. Now, many in the public sector, including law enforcement, are leveraging the power of virtual reality products." Hetzel went on, "Our analysts' collection of research and data authenticates that utilization of virtual reality and simulation technology is another path to improvements and cost savings for many in the public sector. The money saved and advances in more realistic training programs are two resourceful reasons for adoption.

Stephen Hetzel, Operations Officer and Co-Founder

Four U.S. regions which have been particularly active in pursuing and implementing virtual reality and simulation technology.

Going back to January 2014, regions with the most government bids issued for virtual reality/simulation technology:

1) Maryland

2) California

3) Virginia

4) Florida

The U.S. military branches have long been end users for simulation technology, more recently virtual reality products.

Going back to January 2014, federal departments with the most government bids issued for virtual reality/simulation technology:

1) Air Force

2) Army

3) Navy

4) Veterans Affairs

About BidPrime: Launched in 2009, BidPrime is a technology company which provides real-time notification of new federal, state, and local government bids and contract opportunities using a streamlined User Interface. BidPrime utilizes modern technology to better collect and consolidate government bids and RFPs and provides a clear and timely window into government purchasing. In addition, clients are provided analytic and research tools designed to follow emerging trends in their industries and for use of historical information for better intelligence on new leads.

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Source: BidPrime